The School Nutrition Association (SNA) has released a new study that indicates a positive change in school cafeterias – improvements in the nutritional profile of foods sold. Over the past two years, there has been a marked emphasis on healthy school environments and increasing availability of nutritious foods, according to School Nutrition Association (SNA)’s School Nutrition Operations Report: The State … Read More
Jersey Show and Sale Announced
The 55th All American Jersey Show & Sale at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky is scheduled for November 3 to 5, 2007. More than 700 entries are expected in the open division of The All American Jersey Show. Entry deadline is September 20. Premium lists and entry forms are available online. The open show on November … Read More
Indy Cheese Sculpture
Race fans at the Indiana State Fair have been able to enjoy a unique sculpture made out of cheese that commemorates the American Dairy Association of Indiana’s involvement with the Indianapolis 500. Cheese artist Sarah Kaufmann unveiled her masterpiece entitled “Winners Drink Milk” on Aug. 13. The finished sculpture depicts a race winner drinking milk surrounded by an IndyCar Series … Read More
Dairyline Markets in Review
Dairy Markets Week in Review Cash cheese saw little change this week. Block closed Friday at $1.96 per pound up 2 cents on the week, and 72 cents above a year ago. Barrel closed at $1.89, down a penny, but 64 3/4-cents above a year ago. Four cars of block traded hands on the week and three of barrel. The … Read More
Pa. Students to Discover Dairy
Pennsylvania teachers will have a new tool when the 2007 school year begins, a free Web-based lesson series that teaches third and fourth graders about the dairy industry in the Keystone state. Called “Discover Dairy” the five lesson series was funded by the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program and developed in a partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the Pennsylvania … Read More
WDE Seeks General Manager
The World Dairy Expo Board of Directors has begun their search for a new general manager to succeed Tom McKittrick. Applications are now being accepted for the position. To request a position description or submit your resume, contact: Roger Ripley President, World Dairy Expo, Inc. c/o Accelerated Genetics E10890 Penny Lane Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913 608-356-8357, Ext. 280 ripley@wdexpo.com. World Dairy … Read More
N.Y. Milk Hauling Study
A New York Assemblyman, Darrel Aubertine has introduced legislation to study the impact of milk hauling costs on dairy farmers. At question is ownership – once the milk leaves the farm, who owns it, and therefore who should pay the hauling cost? “Ultimately it’s going to boil down to where does ownership begin and end. Today there is no clear … Read More
Washington Huskies Got Chocolate Milk
The Washington Huskies, the University of Washington’s football team, have incorporated chocolate milk into their daily practices. The team’s staff is requiring Huskie players to drink a carton of fat-free chocolate milk to replish the nutritients in their bodies after the grueling practices. Here’s hoping they have a winning season – thanks to chocolate milk! The Huskies are experimenting with … Read More
Yogurt Sales Boom
As Americans clamor for more convenient and healthy food options, yogurt is turning out to be one of their top choices. Among packaged foods and snacks, only quick breakfast options, yogurt and a few types of snacks–mainly healthier options–increased their household penetration rates by one percentage point or more during the past few years, according to a new “On-the-Go Eating” … Read More
Milk Builds More Muscles
New research has shown that drinking milk after a workout can help the exerciser gain more muscle and lose more fat than sports drinks. The reason, researchers believe, is that, in addition to liquid for hydration and carbohydrates for energy, milk is also rich in protein, while sports drinks contain little or no protein. “The protein in milk is high … Read More